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Test Code Mono Screen Mononucleosis Screen

Patient Preparation

No special patient preparation required

Collection Method

Venous collection

Capilary collection

Minimum Volume

  • Adult: 1 mL
  • Pediatric: 0.5 mL

Container

Purple (EDTA)

Preferred Specimen

Whole blood EDTA

Acceptable Specimens

Pink or Purple Top (K2/K3 EDTA)

Reference or Target Ranges

Negative

Reportable Units

Positive/Negative

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection

 

 

Hemolysis Threshold N/A
Icterus Threshold N/A
Lipemia Threshold N/A
Other QNS, contaminated, improperly Labeled, improper specimen type

 

 

Specimen Stability

 

 

Ambient 24 hours
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) N/A
Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) N/A

 

 

Performance Information

 

 

Days and Time Performed 24/7
Expected Turn Around Time Stat: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours
Stat Availability Yes
Performing Bench UH Chemistry
Methodology/Method Description OSOM Mono Test – Immunochromatographic dipstick technology with bovine erythrocyte extract coated on the membrane

 

 

CPT Codes

86308